About – Homo Ludens' Climate Crisis

Several plays were interrupted by on-stage protests from overseas environmental
activists. They climbed onto the stage and shouted, "There is no theater on a dead planet." "There is no theater on a dead planet."

We are now facing the shocking reality that,
in order to prevent being unable to perform
tomorrow due to the climate crisis,
today's performances had to be halted.

As the climate crisis deepens, society's view on emitting greenhouse gases while enjoying ourselves becomes less favorable.

However, is there any reason for Homo Ludens to live on a planet without joy?

Homo Ludens means 'the playful human' or 'the human who enjoys.' Humanity has always sought joy. For Homo Ludens, playing is also a matter of survival, as it is through arts, sports, and travel that we pursue our humanity! Therefore, what we need to do is not stop the performances, but work hard to keep them going.

The Climate Crisis of Homo Ludens is a carbon-neutrality initiative in the arts,
sports, and travel sectors proposed by the Research Institute for Climate and Society, a non-profit private research organization.

It explores practical ways to achieve carbon neutrality in non-productive sectors like arts, sports, and travel—areas that most citizens engage in as leisure or hobbies.

As an open initiative, it welcomes any organization or group that shares its vision and goals to join in and participate.

Our Mission

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting climate adaptation
in the arts, sports,and travel sectors

Activating climate action across society by leveraging the soft power of the arts, sports, and travel sectors

Our Vision

Clean Enjoyment

What We Do

Conduct research on best practices, provide policy recommendations,run collaborative projects with relevant organizations, build a key repository of resources such as guidelines, event information, and more.

Our Stakeholders

Professionals and industry stakeholders
in the arts, sports, and travel sectors

Policymakers in these sectors

All individuals who enjoy arts, sports,
and travel as leisure activities

Our Topics

Arts

Sustainability in performing arts such as music, dance, and theater, as well as carbon reduction efforts in the exhibition art industry, including galleries, exhibitions, and art fairs

Sports

Sustainability in international sporting events like the Olympics and World Cup, climate action efforts by professional leagues and athletes in sports like football and baseball, and low-carbon practices in recreational sports such as marathons and swimming

Travel

Sustainable travel practices related to transportation and accommodation, carbon-neutral tourist attractions, and low-carbon regional festivals created with the participation of visitors

Contributing authors

김은회

경희대학교 국어국문학과

김은효

환경문화예술프로젝트
아트앤어스 대표

김지은

전남대학교 생물학과

서인애

이화여자대학교
건축도시시스템공학 석사

오병호

한국재정지원운동본부
ESG 컨설턴트

이경호

연세대학교
정치학과 박사과정

이연진

고려대학교
에너지환경정책학
박사과정

조연민

친환경 컨텐츠 제작자

조윤지

가천대학교
글로벌경영학과

한윤정

삼육대학교 사회복지학과

Partners

About Research Institute for Climate and Society

A Global Knowledge Creator Responding to Social Challenges in the Age of Climate Crisis

The Research Institute for Climate and Soceity is a non-profit private research organization dedicated to studying social and cultural issues related to climate. It was established in 2019 as an affiliated research institute of the CNCITY Foundation.
By examining the social and cultural impacts of climate change and exploring ways for our society to respond, it addresses the social challenges of the climate crisis era.

Contact

Address

9F, CNCITY Tower, Dogok-ro 218, Gangnam-ku, Seoul

info@rics.re.kr

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